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Q2 Billings Area Weather: Sun, smoke and scattered PM thunderstorms on Saturday
We had a pleasant cooling of our highs to more seasonable levels on Saturday in Montana and Wyoming. We can expect more smoke and haze Saturday along with seasonable highs and scattered thunderstorms.
From our files: Little League all-stars 5-0 at Greybull tourney in ‘99
Radiator coils and risers are necessary, and because of their utility they occupy a place of prominence in every room. At best they are not things of beauty. Why custom has accentuated their homeliness and prominence by coating them with silver or bronze paint no one knows, but it is high time this practice stopped. The use of such paints seriously reduces heating efficiency. Repaint them to harmonize with room color schemes before starting the heating system.
Governor orders Wyoming flag to be flown at half-staff July 27
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Gov. Mark Gordon has ordered that the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the State Capitol Building in Cheyenne as well as in Goshen, Niobrara and Platte counties from sunrise to sunset Saturday. The flag will be lowered halfway in honor and memory...
Kroger/Albertsons proposed merger temporarily blocked by Colorado judge
CASPER, Wyo. — The controversial proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons is temporarily on hold after a Denver District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction and canceled an Aug. 12 hearing on the matter. According to industry publication Progressive Grocer, both companies agreed to the delay. Instead...
Wyoming Senators and Colleagues Declare July 27 National Day of the American Cowboy
In a tribute to the hardworking men and women who shaped the traditions of the American West, the United States Senate has declared July 27, 2024, the National Day of the American Cowboy. The bipartisan resolution, which the Senate passed unanimously, was introduced by U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia...
UW’s Allen Joins National Computing Consortium
University of Wyoming School of Computing Director Gabrielle Allen has been appointed to the Computing Community Consortium (CCC), a committee of the Computing Research Association established by the National Science Foundation. CCC members, who serve three-year terms, are expected to work to produce vision documents in different areas important for...
'It's tradition, it's family': Indian Village vendors pass down through generations
CHEYENNE — Selling authentic, handmade Native American artifacts at the Indian Village is about more than just making a living. These vendors return every year as part of a family tradition, passed down through generations. The Indian Village is an integral part of Cheyenne Frontier Days and is home to authentic homemade artifacts produced and sold by Wyoming and out-of-state Native American ...
Morning Sports: July 25, 2024
Sheridan Troopers/Jets/Cavalry Legion Baseball:; The bracket for this year’s Wyoming Legion Baseball AA State Tournament is set and the Sheridan Troopers now know their first round opponent and when that first round game will be played. The team is the #4 seed and will take on Laramie in the...
Online Poll: Size Of This Year’s Cheyenne Frontier Days Crowds
We are most of the way through Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024, albeit with the big final weekend still ahead. So it seems like an appropriate time to ask: what do you think of the size of CFD crowds this year? We aren't just talking about the rodeo attendance figures, which won't be released until Sunday night. CFD officials stopped announcing daily rodeo attendance several years ago.
UPDATE: Man Suspected of Robbing 2 Cheyenne Banks Now in Custody
Cheyenne police are on the hunt for a man believed to be behind two bank robberies in Cheyenne Thursday afternoon. According to a department Facebook post, the man pictured above is suspected of robbing the Jonah Bank of Wyoming at 205 Storey Blvd. and the Western Vista Federal Credit Union at 3207 Sparks Rd.
Check out new foods featured at Cheyenne Frontier Days
Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024 is well underway, and one of the highlights of the entire event is the food being served during the rodeo, night shows, and carnival on the west side of the complex. For years now Nate Janousek has served delicious fair foods to hundreds of thousands of people. His company, Fun Biz Concessions, has redefined the way people think of fair foods and has become a highlight of the Frontier Days experience every year.In 2024 Janousek's team doubled down their efforts to bring tasty and unique foods to those who attend the Cheyenne Frontier Days event.Last year, his...
Bighorn Canyon guided kayak program dates announced
The Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area is again offering guided kayak programs on Big Horn Lake. Programs will be held on the south district of the lake near Lovell. The programs cover proper paddling techniques, self-recovery of a capsized kayak, general safety precautions and fun facts about Bighorn Canyon presented by park rangers.
Check Out What’s On The Big Screen At Edness K
Summer is moving fast; before you know it, the kids will return to school. Take advantage of every moment that you can. There are great options for you to participate 6 miles east of Casper, at Edness K. Wilkins State Park. The park is having a great family movie night...
Wyoming Legion Baseball Standings Update: July 25, 2024
The only part of the schedule left for Wyoming Legion Baseball programs is the postseason. The state tournaments for the top two levels start on Saturday and Monday, respectively. Ed Lynn Memorial Field in Powell is the A State Championship Baseball Tournament site. Mike Lansing Field in Casper will host the AA State Championship Baseball Tournament. The latest standings include all games played through July 24, 2024.
County residents among attendees at historic RNC convention in Wisconsin
Following the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump, the eyes of the nation were fixed on Milwaukee, Wis., last week during the four-day Republican National Convention. Among the thousands who filled the Fiserv Forum each day were two residents of Big Horn County. Sharon Hall of Lovell and Roxanne...
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